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vegan umm ali

Vegan Umm Ali Recipe

Umm Ali is a traditional dessert that originated in Egypt and popularized throughout the Middle East. This recipe is my Vegan twist on the original recipe.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Arabic, Middle East cuisine
Servings 7 people

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Vegan croissants Big
  • 1 L Oatly barista oat milk
  • 250 g Vegan double cream
  • 120 g brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp cinnamon powder optional
  • ¼ cup desiccated coconut
  • ¼ cup toasted hazelnuts chopped
  • ¼ cup sliced almond
  • ¼ cup pistachios chopped

Instructions
 

  • Cut croissants into bite-size pieces, and layer them in a single layer on a baking sheet. Pop in the oven to bake for 10 minutes till golden and crispy.
  • Add the sugar, milk, and ¼ cup of the double cream to a pan on medium heat and stir. Let it reach a gentle simmer. Add vanilla extract and cinnamon, mix till the sugar is dissolved, and turn the heat off.
  • Using the hand mixer whip the double cream to a thick consistency, and set aside.
  • Transfer the baked croissant to a baking dish or ramekins, add chopped nuts, and coconut and start pouring the milk mixture and spread it evenly on the croissants, they will start soaking up the milk slowly.
  • Add the whipped cream and coat the croissants. Pop it in the oven to bake for 10 minutes.
  • Take it out from the oven, top it with more mixed nuts and coconut. Serve and enjoy.
Keyword om ail, umm ali, vegan dessert